Q&A: Concussion Expert to Speak at Marshall Friday Evening

Are concussions more prevalent, or are more people paying closer attention to symptoms that are tied to concussions?

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Julian Bailes, MD, Director of Neurosurgery and co-director of the NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute will be in Huntington Friday night to speak about concussion prevention and what’s next.

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Dr. Julian Bales was portrayed in the 2015 movie “Concussion.” The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is hosting Dr. Bailes Friday night at 7 in the Memorial Student center.

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